Sec. 26. A commercial feed, except a customer formula feed, must be accompanied by a label bearing the following information:
(1) The quantity statement.
(2) The product name and the brand name, if any, under which the commercial feed is distributed.
(3) The guaranteed analysis, expressed on an "as-is" basis, and stated in the terms that the state chemist, by rule, determines are required to advise the user of the composition of the feed or to support claims made in the labeling. In all cases the substances or elements must be determinable by laboratory methods such as the methods published by AOAC International.
(4) The common or usual name of each ingredient used in the manufacture of the commercial feed. However, the state chemist, by rule, may:
(A) permit the use of a collective term for a group of ingredients that perform a similar function; or
(B) exempt a commercial feed or group of commercial feeds from the requirement for an ingredient statement if the state chemist finds that such a statement is not required in the interest of consumers.
(5) The name and principal mailing address of the manufacturer or the person responsible for distributing the commercial feed.
(6) Adequate directions for use for:
(A) commercial feeds containing drugs; and
(B) other feeds that the state chemist requires by rule as necessary for their safe and effective use.
(7) Precautionary statements that the state chemist by rule determines are necessary for the safe and effective use of the commercial feed.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-13-6.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.88; P.L.99-2012, SEC.33.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
15-19-7-2.5. "Contract Feeder"
15-19-7-3. "Customer Formula Feed"
15-19-7-19. "Specialty Pet Food"
15-19-7-21. Administration of Chapter
15-19-7-22. Cooperation With State, Federal, or Private Agencies
15-19-7-23. Publication and Distribution of Information on Commercial Feed
15-19-7-24. Distributors; Commercial Feed Licenses
15-19-7-25. Refusal, Revocation, Suspension, or Conditions of Commercial Feed License
15-19-7-26. Commercial Feed Label Information
15-19-7-27. Customer Formula Feed Label Information
15-19-7-28. Misbranding of Commercial Feed
15-19-7-29. Adulteration of Commercial Feed
15-19-7-31. Quarterly Tonnage Reports
15-19-7-32. Records; Cancellation of Commercial Feed License
15-19-7-33. Disposition of Fees
15-19-7-34. Rules and Regulations
15-19-7-35. Inspection of Factories, Warehouses, or Establishments; Notice of Inspection
15-19-7-36. Sampling and Analysis
15-19-7-38. "Stop Sale or Withdrawal From Distribution" Order
15-19-7-39. Seizure of Commercial Feed on Complaint of State Chemist; Court Procedure
15-19-7-41. Hindering Performance of Duty
15-19-7-42. Discretion of Director or Representative Regarding Certain Penalties
15-19-7-43. Prosecuting Attorneys; Duties